Gypsy Cheese Salad

Bright, fresh, and irresistibly flavorful, Gypsy Cheese Salad is the perfect harmony of Mediterranean-inspired ingredients and vibrant textures. Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, peppery arugula, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet red bell peppers, this salad is elevated with the briny punch of black olives and creamy crumbled feta cheese. A zesty homemade dressing, made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, ties everything together with a tangy-sweet finish. Finished with a sprinkle of aromatic fresh parsley and thinly sliced red onion for a savory kick, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. Serve this refreshing salad as a satisfying side dish or a light, wholesome main course that’s guaranteed to please!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Arugula
• 2 medium Tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.5 cup Black olives
• 0.75 cup Feta cheese
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and pat dry the romaine lettuce and arugula. Chop the romaine into bite-sized pieces and place both greens in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Dice the tomatoes, slice the cucumber into thin circles, and thinly slice the red bell pepper. Add these to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Slice the red onion into thin half-moons and roughly chop the parsley. Add them to the bowl along with the black olives.

Step 4

Crumble the feta cheese into the salad, spreading it evenly over the vegetables.

Step 5

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and emulsified.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a light main course or as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1755.4 grams (1755.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1053

Total Fat 77.60g	99%
Saturated Fat 23.00g	115%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.90g
Cholesterol 100mg	33%
Sodium 3287mg	143%
Total Carbohydrate 71.70g	26%
Dietary Fiber 18.70g	67%
Total Sugars 31.50g
Protein 32.80g	66%

Vitamin D 18IU	90%
Calcium 1031mg	79%
Iron 14mg	78%
Potassium 3034mg	65%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.6%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 25.7%